AIR N ARC
®
300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
SECTION 5: OPERATION
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through
B.2.4
, which offer detailed guidance concerning
machine start-up and shutdown procedures.
5.2.1 ENGINE START-UP
Consult
Figure 5-2
, and the following steps:
1. Check to make sure all switches [
A
] (Welder,
Generator, and Compressor) are in the
OFF
position prior to starting.
2. Turn the engine control switch to the
ON
position [
B
]; wait 3-5 seconds for the fuel
pump to prime the system.
3. Continue turning control switch to the
START
position [
C
] until the engine starts (when the
switch is let go, it will revert back to
ON
position).
4. Let engine run at idle for a 3-5 minutes to
allow for warm up sequence.
5.2.2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Consult
Figure
5-1
. In addition,
Appendix B,
S
ection
B.2.1
shows a detailed guidance concerning machine
shut down procedure.
To shut the engine off at any time,
turn the engine control switch to the
OFF
position.
However, this method is best reserved for emergency
shutdown situations only. Vanair
®
recommends that the
following procedure is used for routine shutdowns in
order to keep the system in optimal condition, and
minimimize undue stress that may occur during the next
start up session if some of the machine conditions were
left in working mode(s) or had auxiliary power draws left
intact (such as a tool receptacle left plugged into the
generator, etc.).
To prepare the machine for shutdown:
1. Shut off any tools or other items that are
drawing power from the generator, or
compressed air from the air tank.
2. Close all service valves.
3. Unplug any power cords that are plugged into
the generator panel.
4. Turn the
Compressor
,
Generator
and
Welder
switches on the control panel to the
OFF
position.
5. Allow machine to run at idle for a 3-5 minutes
to allow for a cool down sequence.
6. Turn the
Engine Control Switch
to the
OFF
position. If no air leaks are present, the
CAUTION
Compressors and engines generate heat
and create hot surfaces. Use caution
when operating and servicing
equipment. Some surfaces and
components may be hot.
NOTE
Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for
additional information pertaining to the
starting of the engine.
NOTE
Engine fault light will be on with the key
switch turned to the ON position before
starting the engine.
NOTE
Regarding the compressor: once the
machine has built up full pressure, it will
wait two and a half (2.5) minutes until it
idles down; turning off the switch idles it
down automatically.
